Ghanaian Businessman Extradited to US for Alleged Romance Scam
Joseph Badu Boateng, popularly known as “Dada Joe Remix,” has been extradited to the United States for his alleged involvement in a romance fraud scheme worth over $100 million. The U.S. Embassy in Ghana collaborated with local authorities and the FBI to bring him to the US, where he’ll face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
Allegations Against Dada Joe Remix
- Ran a sophisticated fraud ring targeting US citizens through romance and inheritance scams
- Defrauded elderly Americans by promising access to non-existent gold and jewelry, demanding fictitious fees and taxes
- Accused of taking millions of dollars from American victims between 2013 and March 2023
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Next Steps
Dada Joe Remix will now face trial in a US federal court, where he’ll be prosecuted for his alleged crimes. The US authorities will handle his case and determine the outcome ¹.
